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NV57 AXU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,838 mi
Last recorded59,838 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 AXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,838 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Front centre exhaust unit outer skin split

Nearside Front Outer c.v. boot clip in poor condition, not gripping boot corectly

Nearside Front shocker unit very coroded

Offside Front shocker unit very coroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box strap split (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective outer wall cracking ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 59,838 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Front centre exhaust unit outer skin split

Nearside Front Outer c.v. boot clip in poor condition, not gripping boot corectly

Nearside Front shocker unit very coroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shocker unit very coroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box strap split (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective outer wall cracking ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 57,706 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 55,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 55,138 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,775 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 49,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,713 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 38,265 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,013 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,669 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 20,114 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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NV57 AXU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV57 AXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NV57 AXU registered?

NV57 AXU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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The MOT history for NV57 AXU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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